Aran Hall School
Special needs catered for
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Speech, Language & Communication Difficulties, Intellectual & Developmental Disorders, Severe Challenging Behaviours, Sexually Harmful Behaviours.
Specialist facilities
- Four classrooms and dedicated spaces: gardening classroom, expressive arts room, school library, and therapy rooms
- Gardening courtyard, polytunnel, chicken run, and grounds featuring outdoor gym, basket swing, and views across Snowdonia
- Off-site community links: use of local gym, swimming pool, college, and businesses for learning experiences
- Campus includes five on-site residential homes with private bedrooms, lounges, dining rooms, and kitchens
Support services provided
- Person-centred therapy delivered weekly on a 1:1 basis by two in-house psychotherapists, using approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis (TA), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including the adolescent-focused DNA-v model (ACT plus positive psychology)
- Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, on-site monthly with a 24-hour on-call service, ensuring mental health needs are met and prescriptions are regularly reviewed
- Equine Assisted Learning ('Horse Therapy') via Meirionnydd Special Riding Group, including activities like mindfulness, grooming, leading, and liberty work.
- Medical, health, and wellbeing support, including registration with a local General Practitioner (GP), dentist, and optician, and access to Clinical or Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, or Occupational Therapy as required.
- Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) embedded within the curriculum with three strands: relationship and identity; sexual health and wellbeing; empowerment, safety, and respect
General environment
Aran Hall School is located in rural Gwynedd within Snowdonia National Park, offering easy access to the local community. Its on-site residential living and schooling provide seamless integration of education and care. The surroundings feature stunning countryside views, gardens, and accessible community resources that support holistic development.
Aims and philosophy
Three core aims:
1. Re-engage young people in education
2. Provide meaningful community participation and social integration
3. Foster self-care and independent living skills
Guided by values of Respect - Believe - Achieve
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